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Cole Sillinger • C • Blue Jackets

Cole Sillinger Re-Signs With Blue Jackets for Three Years

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger signed a three-year, $13.875 million contract on Friday, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing. This looks like a decent deal for both sides. Sillinger is a versatile player who still has room to grow. He has finished with 30-plus points in four of his five NHL campaigns. In 2025-26, Sillinger recorded a career-high 25 assists and 33 points in 81 games. The 23-year-old was third on his team with 112 hits. A couple of seasons ago, Sillinger averaged 0.5 points per game, making 40 points a realistic target for 2026-27.

4 days ago

Danton Heinen • LW • Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Sign Danton Heinen to Two-Way Deal

Winger Danton Heinen will return to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the new season on a one-year, two-way contract. He will earn $1 million in the NHL and $550,000 at the AHL level. Heinen moved to Columbus in December last year when he was traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He had a poor campaign in 2025-26, picking up 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 46 outings. Heinen came close to a 40-point season in 2023-24, and while Columbus will hope he can replicate that form, it seems unlikely. Even if he sticks with the big club, Heinen will probably see limited ice time in a bottom-six role.

5 days ago

Jet Greaves • G • Blue Jackets

Jet Greaves Signs Three-Year, $15 Million Deal With Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves signed a three-year, $15 million contract on Thursday. The team announced the deal just before Greaves' scheduled salary arbitration hearing. Greaves received a significant pay bump from his previous two-year, $1.63 million deal. In 2025-26, he became only the fifth goaltender in franchise history to post a 25-win season. Greaves finished the campaign with a 26-19-9 record, allowing 2.60 goals with a .908 save percentage and two shutouts. His emergence has hurt Elvis Merzlikins' fantasy stock. The Latvian veteran was limited to 29 starts last season and appears poised to begin the new campaign in a backup role.

5 days ago

Isac Lundeström • C • Blue Jackets

Isac Lundestrom to Miss Start of Season

Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (Achilles) won't be available for the start of the 2026-27 season, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. He is recovering from offseason Achilles surgery and is expected to return in November. This means the Blue Jackets will be without a solid bottom-six contributor and penalty-killer early next season, though Lundestrom's absence won't affect fantasy hockey. The Swedish forward managed only four goals and eight assists in 68 outings last season. He's been limited to 15 or fewer points in four consecutive campaigns.

7 days ago

Zach Werenski • D • Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Sticking With Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski isn't going anywhere despite being heavily linked to a trade this offseason. "I want to win and I want to do that in Columbus," Werenski said in a statement. "As I've thought about things and discussed everything with my wife and family, we want to be in Columbus. It has been my home for the past 10 years and I have always been proud to be a Blue Jacket. We have the best fans in the NHL. I love my teammates and coaches and I'm looking forward to doing everything I can to get us back in the playoffs to compete for a Stanley Cup. Don and I are completely aligned on that and are excited about what's to come with our team." The 2026 Norris Trophy winner has two years left on his contract. Werenski has developed into a fantasy stud in Columbus and could become just the sixth defenseman in NHL history to record three consecutive 80-point campaigns next season.

Jul 2

Valeri Nichushkin • RW • Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Acquire Valeri Nichushkin

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired winger Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Nichushkin is signed for four more years at a $6.125 million cap hit. The Russian veteran is a proven scorer in the NHL and a valued defensive contributor. However, durability concerns affect his fantasy value. In 2025-26, Nichushkin played 70-plus games for the first time in eight seasons. He fell short of his third 50-point campaign by a single point, tallying 17 goals and 32 assists in 72 outings.

Jun 26

Zach Werenski • D • Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski Wins 2025-26 Norris Trophy

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski has been announced as the winner of the 2025-26 James Norris Memorial Trophy. The award is presented annually to the NHL's "top defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position." In the voting, Werenski beat Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche) and Rasmus Dahlin (Buffalo Sabres). Werenski, who became the seventh Blue Jackets player to capture a major NHL award, finished the regular season as the second-highest-scoring defenseman in the league. He tallied 81 points (22 goals, 59 assists) in 75 games, leading Columbus in assists and points. That's now back-to-back 80-point campaigns for Werenski, who has established himself as one of the top fantasy blue-liners.

Jun 2

Charlie Coyle • C • Blue Jackets

Charlie Coyle Lands Six-Year Extension

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle has signed a six-year, $36 million contract extension with the team, skipping unrestricted free agency. Coyle turned 34 in March, but his new deal suggests that Columbus believes he will remain an effective player for several more years. In 2025-26, Coyle had one of the best seasons of his 14-year NHL career, recording 20 goals and 58 points in 82 games. He matched his career high with 38 assists, playing in all situations. Coyle hasn't missed a game in five seasons, which should reassure the team that he can remain impactful in his late 30s.

May 12

Adam Fantilli • C • Blue Jackets

Adam Fantilli Nets 24th Goal of the Season

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli kept his good post-Olympics form going with a goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. He tied the game at two early in the third period, but the Blue Jackets couldn't secure a much-needed victory. Since the Olympics ended, Fantilli has averaged 0.92 points per game, amassing 11 goals and 12 assists. He is Columbus' second-highest scoring forward this season, with a career-high 59 points (24 goals, 35 assists) in 81 games. Fantilli has taken another step in his development in 2025-26 and will attempt to record his first 60-point campaign in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Washington Capitals.

Apr 13

Mason Marchment • LW • Blue Jackets

Mason Marchment Expected to Return Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment (undisclosed) is on track to return to action on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets. He is dealing with an unspecified health issue and couldn't play in Thursday's game against Carolina. However, Marchment skated on the first line and worked with the first power-play unit during the morning skate, which strongly indicates that he is ready to return on Saturday. The 30-year-old has been a great addition to the Blue Jackets, registering 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) in 33 games. He has finished both of his last two appearances with multiple points.

Apr 4

Damon Severson • D • Blue Jackets

Damon Severson Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (upper body) had surgery on Thursday and will miss the rest of the season. He suffered an upper-body injury on a hit from Montreal Canadiens forward Zachary Bolduc on March 26. This is an unfortunate blow for Severson and his team. He had a good campaign in 2025-26, finishing with 32 points (eight goals, 24 assists), 93 SOG, 86 blocks, and a plus-18 rating in 71 games. Denton Mateychuk has taken on a much larger role since Severon landed on the shelf, while Jake Christiansen has become a regular in the lineup.

Apr 4

Damon Severson • D • Blue Jackets

Damon Severson Not Expected to Return During Regular Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (upper body) is expected to miss the rest of the 2025-26 regular season, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. He has been out for three games and will only get a chance to return this season if the Blue Jackets secure a playoff berth over the final seven regular-season games. Severson was quietly effective on Columbus' blue line all season, recording 32 points, 93 SOG, 86 blocks, and a plus-18 rating in 71 games. During Severson's absence, Egor Zamula has been part of the lineup in back-to-back games, while Jake Christiansen has also gotten a look on the third defensive pairing.

Apr 1

Mathieu Olivier • RW • Blue Jackets

Mathieu Olivier to Miss Couple of Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (upper body) won't be available for a couple of weeks, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. He suffered an upper-body injury on Sunday against Boston and might be done for the rest of the regular season. The Blue Jackets will wrap up their schedule on April 14. Olivier averages 3.4 hits per game and has notched 26 points (15 goals, 11 assists) in 61 games. Kent Johnson slotted into the lineup as his replacement in Tuesday's loss to Carolina and might now play regularly until Olivier returns. However, Johnson's productivity has nosedived this season and won't be much help to fantasy teams.

Apr 1

Mathieu Olivier • RW • Blue Jackets

Mathieu Olivier Exits Early With Upper-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (upper body) didn't finish Sunday's loss to the Boston Bruins, Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch reports. Olivier had only one shift in the second period and finished with 3:06 of ice time. While Olivier averages barely 14 minutes of ice time, losing him would still be a bad blow for Columbus. The 29-year-old ranks 14th in the league with 209 hits and has chipped in with 15 goals and 11 assists in 61 games. Kent Johnson has recently struggled to stay in the lineup, but he might play regularly going forward if Olivier is dealing with a significant injury.

Mar 30

Dmitri Voronkov • LW • Blue Jackets

Dmitri Voronkov Considered Week-to-Week

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (hand) will be out week-to-week, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. The Russian forward was injured in Saturday's loss to the San Jose Sharks. With little left in the regular season, this could be Voronkov's final game of 2025-26. He has been out of favor anyway, sitting out nine of 10 games as a healthy scratch before re-entering the lineup on Saturday. Danton Heinen will replace Voronkov on the second line in Sunday's matchup with the Boston Bruins. Miles Wood is also going to rejoin the lineup, bumping Kent Johnson to the press box.

Mar 29

Dmitri Voronkov • LW • Blue Jackets

Dmitri Voronkov Unavailable Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (upper body) won't be in contention to play on Sunday against the Boston Bruins, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. After a lengthy period as a healthy scratch, Voronkov was back in the lineup on Saturday against San Jose, but he sustained an upper-body injury. Voronkov lost his spot in the lineup after the Olympic break. He has 32 points (17 goals, 15 assists) in 62 appearances, but 10 of his points came in October. Danton Heinen is likely to rejoin the action on Sunday after being scratched in favor of Voronkov for Saturday's game. Miles Wood is another option.

Mar 29

Damon Severson • D • Blue Jackets

Damon Severson Labeled Week-to-Week

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (upper body) is considered week-to-week after he was injured on Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens. Severson was hurt late in the game from a hit by Canadiens forward Zachary Bolduc. His absence leaves the Blue Jackets without a defenseman who has been effective on both ends of the ice. With 32 points (eight goals, 24 assists) in 71 games, Severson has enjoyed one of the best offensive campaigns of his career, and the 31-year-old is third on the Columbus roster with 86 blocks. Jake Christiansen or Egor Zamula will compete for a spot in the lineup during Severson's absence. Meanwhile, Denton Mateychuk and Dante Fabbro are candidates for increased ice time.

Mar 27

Damon Severson • D • Blue Jackets

Damon Severson Exits With Upper-Body Injury Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Severson scored the Blue Jackets' only goal of the game in the first period but left the action in the third. The 31-year-old has been very productive lately, recording three goals and two assists over the last five games. He has posted 32 points (eight goals, 24 assists) in 71 games for the season. Egor Zamula or Jake Christiansen will get a chance to play if Severson misses additional time, while Denton Mateychuk could be his replacement on the second power-play unit.

Mar 27

Adam Fantilli • C • Blue Jackets

Adam Fantilli Scores Two Goals in Victory

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli scored two goals in a 6-3 victory over the rebuilding New York Rangers on Thursday. He has been playing great lately, with six goals and six assists in the month of March alone. Fantilli now has 21 goals and 30 assists this season and is closing in on his career high of 54 points, which he had last year.

Mar 19

Charlie Coyle • C • Blue Jackets

Charlie Coyle Matches Career High with Four Points Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle played the leading role in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, scoring the game-winning goal and delivering three assists. He matched his career high with the four-point effort. Two points, including his goal, came on the power play. This was already Coyle's third four-point game of the season, which ties a single-season franchise record. He's been an excellent fit for the Blue Jackets, and Coyle might reach his new scoring record at 34 years old. The veteran is currently five points shy of tying his all-time best, with 55 points (17 goals, 38 assists) in 67 games.

Mar 18

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